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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime and terrible

Pope Leo, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. announces to block Hormuz today

U.S. Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

BBC 13 Apr 2026 5:29 am

U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 3:14 am

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations

2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes by attack drones... and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones, the Ukrainian army said. Russia's Defence Ministry accused Kyiv of nearly 2,000 breaches of its own.

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 9:06 pm

Russia ready to supply gas to the EU if it has a surplus, says reports

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. However, Europe will find a way to buy gas even if Russia does not supply it, says Mr. Peskov

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 7:15 pm

Indonesia's BMKG says sky object likely rocket debris, not missile

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a glowing object seen crossing the sky ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 7:01 pm

Indonesian lawmaker urges better support for border immigration staff

An Indonesian lawmaker is calling for higher allowances and improved infrastructure for immigration officers stationed ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 5:09 pm

Minister pushes timely completion of Sekolah Rakyat phase 2

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has called for the acceleration of phase two construction under the tuition-free ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 4:50 pm

Indonesian women urged to support national development through family

Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifatul Choiri Fauzi called on Indonesian women to uphold ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 4:11 pm

KAI adopts B40 biodiesel, prepares for B50 transition

State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 2:49 pm

Jakarta backs invasive catfish crackdown for ecosystem safety

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung backed a citywide crackdown on suckermouth catfish, citing risks to aquatic ecosystems ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 2:37 pm

Indonesia food security holds firm amid global pressure

Indonesias strategic staple food security remains intact despite geopolitical tensions and El Nio risks, ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 2:26 pm

Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

BBC 12 Apr 2026 1:54 pm

Prabowo vows lifelong support for pencak silat development

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to continue supporting the development of pencak silatmartial arts ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 12:18 pm

Prabowo to meet Putin in Moscow over geopolitics, energy concerns

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to travel to Moscow this week for talks with Russian President Vladimir ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 11:16 am

Sri Lankan authorities seal state-run coal procurement firm's headquarters amid alleged irregularities

An audit report on the imports had cited irregularities in procedures, such as changing tender deadlines and alleged favour to certain suppliers

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 11:13 am

Ministry deploys 400 pumps, pledges more to shield crops from El Nino

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the ministry has prepared 400 water pump units to support agricultural ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 8:45 am

Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability at regional and international levels

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 8:08 am

Minister urges regions to reactivate fire volunteers

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged regional governments to reactivate Fire Care Community (MPA) ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 8:01 am

OIKN taps local residents to rid new capital of malaria and dengue

The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) is preparing local communities to serve as the frontline in efforts to make ...

Antara News 12 Apr 2026 7:31 am

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

BBC 12 Apr 2026 5:46 am

U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operation

Iran strongly rejected Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 3:08 am

Hezbollah slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kills 10

The move exacerbates domestic divisions at a time when Lebanon most needs solidarity and internal unity to face Israel's aggression and preserve civil peace, says Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah in a statement

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 9:11 pm

Prabowo concludes multi-decade tenure as PB IPSI chairperson

President Prabowo Subianto has decided to conclude his multi-decade tenure as general chairperson of the Executive ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:53 pm

Indonesia considers EV incentives with industry, regulators

Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is discussing electric vehicle ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:34 pm

RI opens opportunities for research collaboration with Qatar

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is opening up opportunities for collaboration with Qatar in ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:29 pm

Indonesia promotes human rights through EU dialogue

Indonesia will continue to promote human rights while strengthening cooperation with the European Union through ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:13 pm

Energy efficiency key to bolstering energy security : Council

The National Energy Council emphasized that energy efficiency is one of the strategic instruments to strengthen ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 5:10 pm

U.S. official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets

Tehran earlier said any agreement on a permanent end to fighting must include the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian assets and an end to Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 5:02 pm

BRIN researcher develops sourdough from local red rice

A researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Center for Food Technology and Process Research ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 3:49 pm

Prabowo wants pencak silat to be contested in Olympics

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed support for pencak silat martial arts to become one of the sports contested in ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 3:44 pm

U.K. pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after U.S. opposition

Under the deal, Britain would retain control of the strategically important military base on Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease that preserves U.S. operations there

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 3:07 pm

Tourism Ministry moves to bolster Bali's accommodation governance

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is moving to strengthen the management of Balis tourism accommodations by ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:54 pm

Indonesia sees strong industry push for green steel transition

Indonesias Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the domestic steel industry has shown strong ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:20 pm

Need synergy to end violence against Down syndrome children: Ministry

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said that synergy between the government, ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:17 pm

Indonesia focuses on wellness tourism to boost arrivals: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa stated that wellness tourism has become one of the ministrys priority ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 1:10 pm

Gov't accelerates recovery of disaster-affected MSMEs through MBG

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said it is accelerating the economic recovery of ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

Indonesia boosts development in border areas, minister affirms

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian reaffirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to boosting ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 11:26 am

Govt suspends foreign-invested resort construction on Maratua Island

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs has temporarily suspended the construction of a foreign-invested resort owned ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:23 am

Soekarno-Hatta police expose scam admin recruitment ring to Laos

The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police uncovered a recruitment syndicate for online fraudsters (scammers) to Laos, disguised ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:20 am

Indonesia calls for global standards in music royalty governance

The Indonesian government called on international organizations to establish global standards for the governance of ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:18 am

RI President's visit to Russia awaits official confirmation

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to Russia in the near future ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:16 am

Forest area task force recovers Rp371 trillion in state assets

The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH Task Force) has successfully recovered state assets totaling Rp371.1 ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 10:14 am

Indonesia recovers over $21 billion in forest assets: Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the Forest Area Enforcement (PKH) Task Force has reclaimed state assets ...

Antara News 11 Apr 2026 8:34 am

Ten Indian nationals indicted in U.S. for visa fraud conspiracy

They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with U.S., Vance en route

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to have the Strait of Hormuz open with or without Irans cooperation

The Hindu 11 Apr 2026 6:16 am

Iran has 'no cards' beyond Strait of Hormuz control, says Trump ahead of talks in Islamabad

The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate! - U.S. Presidents post on Truth Social read

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 11:08 pm

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in West Asian countries during Iran war

This was not about a training mission or exercises, but about support in building a modern air defence system that can actually work, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 9:07 pm

Indonesia targets 15,000 homes for renovation in border, remote areas

Indonesia plans to renovate about 15,000 uninhabitable homesin border and remote regions, reinforcing its push ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 8:22 pm

Indonesia's sacrifice in Lebanon and peacekeeping paradox

It is arguably safe to say that only a handful of Indonesians could point to Adchit al-Qusayr or Bani Hayyan on a world ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 8:10 pm

Indonesian govt backs Aceh polytechnic to train global nurses

Indonesias Ministry for the Protection of Migrant Workers (P2MI) is supporting a health polytechnic in Aceh to ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:55 pm

Prabowo praises task force for reclaiming forest assets

President Prabowo Subianto on Friday praised the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH) for recovering hundreds of ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:49 pm

Indonesia rolls out measles shots for health workers

Indonesias Health Ministry has begun administering measles-rubella (MR) vaccines to medical personnel and health ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 7:39 pm

Indonesia pushes export diversification via I-EAEU FTA

Indonesia is pushing to diversify export markets by accelerating the implementation of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 6:43 pm

Prabowo stresses law enforcement to protect state assets

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said law enforcement is key to protecting and managing state assets for public ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 6:18 pm

Indonesian govt regains 5 million hectares of forest land

The Indonesian government has regained control of more than 5 million hectares of forest land from palm oil plantation ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 5:57 pm

Govt to use state asset recovery for schools, housing repair: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said Friday that funds recovered from administrative fines and state asset seizures will be ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 5:32 pm

Indonesia's Health Ministry reviews near baby mix-up in Bandung

Indonesia's Health Ministry said a near baby mix-up at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, West Java, is being ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:25 pm

Indonesia, Russia strengthen economic cooperation through WGTII

Indonesia and Russia agreed to strengthen economic ties through the signing of a protocol from the 7th Indonesia-Russia ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:06 pm

Indonesia eyes Middle East to reduce steel export reliance

Indonesia is seeking to diversify its steel export markets to reduce reliance on a single destination and strengthen ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 3:59 pm

President Prabowo appoints new Ombudsman members

President Prabowo Subianto appointed nine members of the Indonesian Ombudsman for the 20262031 term at the State ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:58 pm

Indonesian Ambassador to Oman, Yemen vows stronger ties

Indonesian Ambassador to Oman and Yemen Andi Rahadian on Friday pledged to strengthen bilateral relations with both ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:51 pm

Indonesia targets end of open dumping by July 2026

The Indonesian government has set a July 2026 deadline for regional governments to end open dumping practices, ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:33 pm

Indonesia, Philippines strengthen defense cooperation

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have agreed to strengthen ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:23 pm

West Papua seeks Chinese investment for Rendani Airport upgrade

The West Papua provincial government is exploring a partnership with Chinese investors to accelerate the upgrade of ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 2:12 pm

Indonesian researcher develops eco-friendly fertilizer method

Deni Swantomo, a researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed an eco-friendly method ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:59 pm

BKPM boosts Tanjung Carat Port to improve logistics efficiency

Indonesias Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:29 pm

Jakarta plans local regulation to support child online safety rule

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo announced plans to issue a governors regulation (Pergub) to support the ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 1:11 pm

Six Air Force jets escort Prabowo's flight to Magelang

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and two KAI T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft escorted the Presidential Aircraft, Indonesia ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 12:53 pm

Indonesia's PHE targets 595,000 bpd oil output in 2026

Indonesia's state-owned energy firm PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) is targeting oil production of 595,000 barrels ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 12:45 pm

Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russian oil sanctions to be reimposed after Iran ceasefire

The United States eased some oil sanctions on Russia last month to tackle surging energy costs caused by West Asia war

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 12:12 pm

East Kalimantan expands modern public transport system

The East Kalimantan Provincial Government is gradually modernizing public mass transportation services across several ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

Prabowo marks TNI AU anniversary with in-flight tribute to pilots

President Prabowo Subianto marked the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) on Thursday (April 9) by ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 11:35 am

Minister backs Kendari's rise as Asia-Pacific creative economy hub

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya voiced support for Kendari,Southeast Sulawesi, to develop into a ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 11:28 am

Minister vows to wipe out drug trafficking in prisons

Indonesian Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to eradicating ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 11:05 am

Palu SEZ explores Czech investment through embassy talks

Indonesias Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Sulawesi is exploring investment ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 10:55 am

Prabowo launchs EV plant in Magelang, targets higher local content

President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday inaugurated Indonesias first commercial electric vehicle (EV) ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 10:19 am

Govt pushes water taxi, pier development to support Bali's tourism

The Ministry of Transportation is pushing for the rapid development of water taxis and piers in Bali to enhance ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 9:36 am

Indonesia cuts open dumping, pushes faster reduction

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Indonesia has reduced open dumping at landfills to 69 percent in early ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:32 am

Indonesia sees Q1 growth at 5.5 percent despite global risks

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia expects first-quarter 2026 growth of at least ...

Antara News 10 Apr 2026 4:11 am

Iran's Supreme Leader says does not seek war in written message

We did not seek war and we do not want it, Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in the message read out on state TV

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 1:07 am

Indonesia downplays World Bank growth cut to 4.7 percent

Indonesias top economic official played down the World Banks downgrade of the countrys 2026 growth ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

Govt outlines strategy to expand digital infrastructure

The Communication and Digital Ministry has outlined its strategy to expand digital infrastructure by 2029 by advancing ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:22 pm

Indonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Indonesia on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli strikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, including Beirut, saying the ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 10:20 pm

Netanyahu authorises direct talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'

Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire, an official said; U.S. V-P Vance to lead talks in Islamabad

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:13 pm

Frozen shrimp lead East Kalimantan exports in Q1

Frozen tiger prawns and frozen pink shrimp have emerged as top export commodities in East Kalimantan's fisheries ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

Indonesia secures naphtha supplies amid Middle East disruption

Indonesia has secured naphtha supplies from India, Africa, and the United States to mitigate disruptions caused by the ...

Antara News 9 Apr 2026 9:12 pm